PIC:Popular #ShutdownZimbabwe beef looter CAPTURED

Three men who participated in the #ShutdownZimbabwe lootings were caught by the long arm of justice after they were given away by a social media video, a text message and self-rubber-stamped markings on the face, in separate incidents.

The three, Samuel Kapote, Takemore Bhunu and Steven Sango, will spend one, four and three years in jail, respectively.

Kapote, became famous when a video of him carrying a beef hindquarter went viral on social media.

He as identified by a citizen from the video footage and the latter called the police with a tip.

Kapote, who pleaded guilty, was sentenced to a year in prison.

The hindquarter, worth $594, was looted from Choppies Supermarket at Chitungwiza Town Centre.

He was arrested at Chimubayira Complex in Unit H where he claimed to have only offered to assist someone to carry the beef which they eventually shared.